Camp Staff
The most critical element of any successful camp is the coaching staff. We are confident that we will provide some of the best coaches and teachers in the sport. Coach McCutcheon is personally involved with every session to ensure campers are receiving instruction to maximize their growth and development.
Hugh McCutcheon, Camp Director
Hugh McCutcheon is currently in his fifth year at the helm of the Golden Gopher program. In his first five seasons, McCutcheon has compiled a record of 134-37 and led Minnesota to back-to-back NCAA Final Four appearances in 2015 and 2016. In 2015 McCutcheon was named Big 10 Coach of the Year and was also recognized as the AVCA National Coach of the Year. Prior to his time at the University of Minnesota, McCutcheon coached at three Olympic Games, earning a Gold Medal in Beijing (2008) and a Silver Medal in London (2012). McCutcheon is currently serving as the President of the Coaching and Technical Commission for the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation).
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Laura Kasey
Laura Kasey is currently in her second year with the Golden Gopher program. In her first two years, Kasey helped Minnesota to a Big 10 championship in 2015 and back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2015 and 2016. In addition to recruiting, Kasey's primary focus is training the Gopher middle blockers. In just two years, Kasey has helped three Gopher middle blockers earn AVCA All-American selections.
Matt Houk
Matt Houk is currently in his fourth year with the Golden Gopher program. During his time with the program, Houk has helped Minnesota to a record of 107-29, a Big 10 championship in 2015, and back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2015 and 2016. Houk is primarily responsible for training setters and defensive specialists. Houk helped setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson become Big 10 Freshman of the Year, Big 10 Setter of the Year, and an ACVA All-American.
Alex Dunphy
Alex Dunphy is beginning her first year with the Golden Gopher program. Dunphy is currently the Assistant Director of Operations, responsible for video coordination and statistics. Dunphy comes to Minnesota from Pepperdine University, where she served as the program's assistant coach, primarily responsible for training setters.
